Why do you pass gas more frequently during periods?

All the hormonal changes during periods make you fart.

By: Tania Tarafdar | | Updated: May 25, 2017 10:06 am

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Do you tend to fart more during your periods than other times of the month? You are not alone as this is a common problem among most women. If you are wondering what makes you fart more during your periods, Dr Ashish Khiani answers your question. Also Read - Edema or Fluid Retention: 5 drinks that can help get rid of excess water from your body

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While estrogen is the prominent hormone from the start of the hormonal cycle till ovulation, progesterone is the important hormone after ovulation. The hormonal change between estrogen and progesterone during periods not only impacts your mood but it also has an impact on your gastrointestinal system. A lot of time women suffer from frequent bowel movements or diarrhoea during periods due to the changes in their progesterone levels. On the flip side, when the hormone progesterone relaxes the smooth muscles in the intestine, it could result in constipation. This might, in turn, lead to a build-up of gas causing flatulence.

Anatomy

Since your uterus is right in front of your intestine and colon, some scientists also theorise that the microscopic uterine contractions cause frequent bowel movements and flatulence. Here’s how you can beat menstrual cramps and pains with yoga.

Tips

While the change in your bowel activity is entirely healthy, during that time of the month, you can still take steps to avoid the stinky situation. Just increase your fibre intake. Soluble fibre from rolled oats, linseeds, ripe fruits and non-starchy vegetables (carrots, celery, bok choy and lettuce) may be the easiest to tolerate for those susceptible to bloating. Also, drink plenty of water to get things move along in your body and say goodbye to gas. Also, reduce the intake of simple sugars and refined carbohydrates These could cause more gas by preferred pathogenic bacteria fermentation and encourage the growth of fungi such as Candida. Avoid processed products such as white pasta, bread and baked goods (cakes, biscuits and pastries). Did you know isabgol can cause bloating?

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Published : May 23, 2017 5:14 pm | Updated:May 25, 2017 10:06 am

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